A+ Essentials Chapter 11
Removable Media
In this chapter, you will learn how to
• Explain and install floppy disk drives
• Demonstrate the variations among flash drives and other tiny drives
• Identify and install optical media technology
• Troubleshoot removable-media drives
- 1.
To install a floppy drive as the A: drive, what must you do?
- A.
Attach the mini connector
- B.
Plug it into the end connector of the ribbon cable
- C.
Plug it into the middle connector on the ribbon cable
- D.
Attach the Molex connector
Correct Answer
B. Plug it into the end connector of the ribbon cableExplanation
Plug the floppy drive into the end of the ribbon cable to make it the A: drive.Rate this question:
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- 2.
If the floppy disk you used last week will not work today in your floppydrive, what should you do first to determine if the problem is the driveor the disk?
- A.
Try another disk in the drive or try the disk in another drive.
- B.
Open the computer and check the ribbon cable.
- C.
Replace the floppy drive.
- D.
Check the CMOS settings.
Correct Answer
A. Try another disk in the drive or try the disk in another drive.Explanation
If the floppy disk won’t read in the drive, try another disk first.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which term describes the capability to burn files to a CD-R and then comeback later and burn additional files?
- A.
MultiBurn
- B.
Multisession
- C.
MultiDrive
- D.
Multibuffer
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B. MultisessionExplanation
The term multisession describes the capability to burn files to a CD-R and then come back later and burn additional files.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which type of flash memory card is currently the most popular?
- A.
CompactFlash
- B.
Memory Stick
- C.
Secure Digital
- D.
SmartMedia
Correct Answer
C. Secure DigitalExplanation
Secure Digital cards are the current kings of the marketplace.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What type of device must be installed on your system in order to access dataon a flash memory card?
- A.
Scanner
- B.
Card reader
- C.
Floppy drive
- D.
Zip drive
Correct Answer
B. Card readerExplanation
You need some sort of card reader to read a flash memory card.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following can be bootable media? (Select the best answer.)
- A.
CD-R disc
- B.
Floppy disc
- C.
USB thumb drive
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
You can make a boot disk out of optical media, floppy disks, or flash memory drives.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When a CD is inserted, the AutoPlay feature of Windows looks for what file?
- A.
AUTOPLAY.INF
- B.
AUTORUN.INF
- C.
AUTORUN.INI
- D.
AUTORUN.EXE
Correct Answer
B. AUTORUN.INFExplanation
By default, Windows looks for AUTORUN.INF when you insert a CD.Rate this question:
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- 8.
A copy of a CD or DVD can be saved as what type of file?
- A.
ISO
- B.
ISO-9660
- C.
INF
- D.
CDDA
Correct Answer
A. ISOExplanation
You can save a complete CD or DVD as an ISO image.Rate this question:
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- 9.
A CD-RW has a speed rating of 12×10×32×. What do the three numbers referto, in order?
- A.
Write, rewrite, read
- B.
Read, write, rewrite
- C.
Rewrite, read, write
- D.
Write, read, rewrite
Correct Answer
A. Write, rewrite, readExplanation
The three speeds listed for CD-RW drives stand for write, rewrite,and read.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which standard covers DVD-ROM technology?
- A.
MPEG-1
- B.
MPEG-2
- C.
MPEG-3
- D.
MPEG-4
Correct Answer
B. MPEG-2Explanation
The MPEG-2 standard covers DVD-ROM technology (among
other things).Rate this question:
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